AirTran Airways

The assault occurred at the Newport News/ Williamsburg International Airport in Virginia this...

Cyber Monday was too cliche for AirTran. Instead, the low cost carrier is launching its own fare sale today with cheap flights starting as low as $39.

The deal is simple:

Book your tickets on AirTran.com by Dec. 10, 2009, and travel through March 10, 2010. The lowest sale fares are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays and blackout dates are December 18-20,...

In an effort to warm up this winter, AirTran has added more flights to Florida for its Northeast travelers. Daily flights will be added to Orlando and Fort Myers starting Dec. 17 from Boston, Pittsburgh, Chicago/Midway, and Columbus, Ohio.

These flights are in addition to AirTran's current Florida flight schedule, which includes 10 cities in Florida and the recently added Key West...

AirTran Airways announced new flights and schedules for its new service to Aruba. The Aruba flights mark the airline's fifth Caribbean destination. AirTran recently announced service to Montego Bay, Jamaica, and Nassau, Bahamas, and currently operates service to Cancun and San Juan.

The flights to Aruba will depart from Atlanta starting Dec. 19, 2009, and from Orlando starting Feb....

Now it's even easier to get to Margaritaville.

Low-cost carrier AirTran announced today it will start four weekly non-stop flights to Key West on Dec. 17, 2009, from its Orlando base. AirTran will charter travelers via its Boeing 737 jets, and will offer connections to Orlando from its hub in Atlanta.

"Key West is one of the destinations that is most requested by...

Not to be outdone by American Airlines' announcement last week of a partnership with the New England Patriots, AirTran Airways announced today a multi-year partnership with the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons. (Do we see the start of a Super Bowl ad?)

The AirTran partnership includes joint promotions, advertising and signage at the Georgia Dome, and going one step further in the art...

Labor Day means one thing: rest. So, take the work out of searching for a cheap flight with one of these Labor Day Fare sales.

American Airlines is offering fares starting at $44 each way to cities like Las Vegas, Miami and Chicago. The sale ends today, Aug. 21 and travel is valid between Sept. 1 and Sept. 9. Cheapflights Tip: The lowest fares will be found when you depart Sept. 1...

USAToday is reporting that AirTran Airways will stop flying to and from Newark, N.J., and will give its takeoff and landing slots there to Continental Airlines. In exchange for the Newark trade, AirTran will get  Continental's slots in Washington and New York's LaGuardia Airport.

AirTran has served the Newark airport for 10 years, but now goes head-to-head with Southwest...

If you're planning a trip to Florida, or you've been thinking of going but haven't gotten around to booking a flight, act fast to save some cash.

AirTran is hosting a "Share A Little Sunshine" promotion and offering $25 discount vouchers for Florida flights.

Grab your voucher today and travel on AirTran Airways flights to or from Florida destinations through...

Procrastinators, listen up! There’s only two days to take advantage of AirTran’s latest fare sale to dozens of cities in the U.S.  Fares start at $39 one way

The sale starts today and tickets must be booked by Aug. 6. Travel is good through Dec. 16, 2009, but there are black-out dates during the week of Thanksgiving.

Cheapflights Tip: To get the lowest fares, travel...

AirTran Airways kicked off the launch of their non-stop Harrisburg, Pennsylvania flights to Fort Lauderdale with a fare sale starting at $64 one-way.

Beginning Nov. 5, three flights to Fort Lauderdale will leave Harrisburg on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The new route will be flown with 117-passenger Boeing 717 aircraft, and feature economy and business class seating, as well as...

Discount carriers Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways both reported second quarter profits, despite an overall dip in air travel.

Southwest posted a $54 million profit while AirTran reported a $78.4 million second-quarter profit. While overall stock price is down for both airline holding companies, Southwest and AirTran are pulling through with profits when legacy carriers are posting...

We love a good airline match-up at Cheapflights. For travel experts, a good airfare war is like the Super Bowl of travel -- we don't know who is going to win, but it's going to be a lot of fun to watch it play out.

Today's fare war comes courtesy of Delta Air Lines, who called 'match' in response to AirTran's $39 one-way flight sale. Delta joined AirTran in...

AirTran has discounted several of their nationwide routes, with fares for as little as $39.  (Our tip: these fares are cheapest for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.)

These sample one-way fares are just the tip of the iceberg:

What's one way to pay homage to a music legend? Visit the place that made him a legend.

Michael Jackson fans from all over the world are stunned by the news of his death, but as generations past can attest - there's no place like home to honor a legend.

Every year, fans flock to Graceland in Memphis, Tenn. to honor Elvis Presley's birthday. Every December, Beatles...

AirTran is offering cheap flights to dozens of cities in the U.S., including Boston, Chicago and Los Angeles. The fares are good for travel through Nov. 4, but you must book by June 30.

The flights are cheap, but beware of a few restrictions:

AirTran pilots have had a busy week. Aside from the usual routes from the carrier's hub in Atlanta, AirTran launched several new routes, including seasonal non-stop flights to Portland, Maine and Harrisburg, Pa.

The new Harrisburg flights will continue through Sept. 8 and the Portland flights go through Nov. 3.

Nothing puts the consumer in the driver's seat like a good old fashioned airfare war. Competing in this battle: AirTran vs. American Airlines. The low-cost carrier against the behemoth airline.

Who will win? It's hard to say, but our bets are on the traveler who scores these cheap flights courtesy of the current airfare war.

Here's the deal:

AirTran launched its...

Summer travel is even more affordable than you, especially from top destinations like Atlanta, Orlando, New York, and Boston.

If you're looking for a cheap flight to get out of town this summer, AirTran has you covered with its $39 fare sale.

Rules are simple: Book by June 4 and travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays through Oct. 30, 2009.

AirTran Airways A+ rewards program members now have more options for using reward points.

Points International Ltd., owner and operator of www.points.com, recently welcomed A+ Rewards to the  Global Points Exchange (GPX) network.

What's this mean for AirTran consumers?

It means you can take the points you've earned from flying AirTran and credit them to...

It was only a matter of time before airlines upgraded to the Internet era.

AirTran Airways announced that beginning this summer, all AirTran nationwide flights will offer wireless Internet access. The price tag for the in-flight WiFi service starts at $7.95 for wireless access with a smart phone or PDA and $12.95 for laptop service on a flight lasting more than 3 hours.

In a...

Now that travel restrictions to Cuba have eased up, some airlines are starting to put travel plans together for potential U.S. flights to Cuba.

Allegiant and AirTran are the first airlines talking openly about potential Cuba flights. Both low-cost carriers currently offer flights to the Caribbean.

According to Travel Weekly, Allegiant recently entered into contract talks with...

If you're a morning person, or you can pretend to be if it means saving a few bucks, then this deal is for you: Book an AirTran flight from Altanta, Baltimore or Milwaukee to depart before 10 a.m. and save cash on your cheap ticket.

These early bird fares are available for purchase through May 1, 2009, and are good for travel through June 10, 2009. Early bird flights start at $39...

If you're looking for a quick weekend getaway or planning an end-of-the-summer vacation, AirTran might just have the flights to fit your budget.

Starting at $39 one-way, these AirTran flights land at just about all the places the discount airline flies.In order to grab these cheap flights, you'll have to book your travel by May 12, but you can travel through Nov. 11,...

AirTran Airways pilots plan to picket Monday outside the North Terminal of Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, the biggest airport in the nation and an AirTran hub.

According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, pilots are protesting what they claim is “a pattern of threats and intimidation” by the airline against the pilots.

Travelers in Asheville (AVL), Knoxville (TYS), and Atlantic City (AIY) will find it easier to book flights to Orlando come June.

AirTran Airways announced it will add non-stop flights to Orlando (MCO) three times a week from Asheville beginning June 11. The Asheville Citizens-Times says the Asheville-Orlando flights would be "of limited use to people looking to go to other...

And the travel deals just keep on coming...

You've got one day to jump on this flight sale: all AirTran Airways destinations are on sale starting at $39 one-way (taxes and fees not included). Book your flights by Wed., March 26 and fly through Oct. 30, 2009. Go see a friend, visit Mom, or just take off for a weekend destination: unknown.

The typical booking rules apply here:...

Discount airline AirTran is scaling back on its Burlington flights to Washington DC after news that the Vermont flights were simply not being filled.

According to the Burlington Free Press, "less than a year after AirTran began nonstop service from Burlington to the Washington, D.C. region, the service has been substantially curtailed to 'seasonal' — as little as four...

AirTran is launching a new nationwide sale, starting as low as $39 for one-way travel.

The carrier's sale fares are divided according to peak time travel and off-peak flights to its popular routes.

Sample one-way fares include Atlanta flights to Charleston for $39 (off-peak) or $49 (peak); Baltimore flights to Milwaukee for $69 (off-peak) or $79 (peak)' and Richmond flights...

Washington DC travelers have another option for escaping the wintertime blues. 

Discount airline AirTran just launched Saturday and Sunday flights to Cancun from Baltimore/Washington (BWI), putting AirTran head-to-head with incumbent US Airways.

The non-stop Washington DC flights to Cancun are operated via AirTran's 737-700. US Airways sports an A320 on the route, but...

AirTran Airways will offer a new route to its low-cost itinerary of flights. The discount airline has started a new service from Port Columbus International Airport to Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

The non-stop daily flights from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport will be joined in May by a third daily service from Port Columbus to Atlanta.

Flights to Fort...

Atlanta flyers will soon have plenty of Cancun flight options. Coming soon: three airlines all competing on the Atlanta (ATL) – Cancun (CUN) route.

Discount airline AirTran just launched daily non-stop flights to Cancun and even threw in a bonus off-peak, one-way discount airfare for $89.

Book and buy the Atlanta flight to Cancun by March 5 to capture the $89 airfare. The...

Discount airline AirTran is selling seats for a song. Act fast and you'll get cheap flights for as low as $39, one-way, exclusive of taxes or fees.

You’ll need to purchase these discount airfares by March 5 and at least 10 days before you plan to fly. Travel Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. No need to make a round-trip purchase or plan an overnight stay....

Book and buy no later than Feb. 19 and cash in on some cheap airline tickets from Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW). AirTran’s cheap Dallas flights start as low as $74, each-way, exclusive of taxes or fees.

A couple of more provisos: these discount airfares entail a 10-day advance purchase, and you’ll have to fly on off-peak days. In this case, that means Mondays, Tuesdays,...

AirTran Airways is offering cheap flights to top U.S. destinations, starting as low as $39 for one-way Atlanta flights to Fort Myers.

AirTran's discount airfare sale includes cheap flights to Orlando for $89; cheap flights to Las Vegas for $119; and Los Angeles flights for $129.

AirTran Airways is offering passengers a new type of in-flight food service: SkyBites, an a la carte menu of food options, will make its way to all AirTran flights by mid-March.

Travelers will now be able to buy snacks from the a la carte menu for $1 to $4, or choose from one of the airline's combo packages which cost between $4 and $6.

Discount airline AirTran continues to make major inroads in Milwaukee (MKE), putting continued pressure on hometown Midwest Airlines.

AirTran says it will boost Milwaukee flights 40 percent beginning in May, adding new flights to Branson, MO; St Louis (STL), Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP), and Denver (DEN).

There are currently no non-stops to Branson nonstop from Milwaukee, but...

A number of flights that had been canceled at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) will resume, reports the Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA).

Seven daily flights that had been eliminated by six major carriers at the airport will be reinstated. The re-instated flights are:

AirTran flights to AtlantaContinental Airlines flights to Houston and ClevelandUnited Airlines flights...

Big promotions are coming from AirTran Airways, including discounted airfares and a special musical performance by musician John Mayer. AirTran is also offering new sale fares between U.S. destinations starting as low as $39 for one-way travel.

AirTran travelers wanting a little QT with the pop hunk can register on AirTran's Web site through Feb. 13. The winner and a guest will go on...

Airlines with hubs at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are threatening to pull out over new lease agreements, according to The Associated Press. Reports say Delta Air Lines and AirTran Airways are considering moving their connecting flights to other airports if leases at Hartsfield-Jackson are too high.

As of today, neither carrier has confirmed they will pull out of the...